Crochet basket pattern for beginners
I’m excited to share my new crochet basket pattern with you! This beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for anyone just starting out with crochet. It’s simple and fun to make, and I’ve included a video tutorial to guide you through each step.
Whether you’re using it to organize your space or as a decorative piece, this basket is a great project to improve your crochet skills. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s create a beautiful crochet basket together! The free crochet pattern is below.
Crochet basket pattern details
If you’re new to crochet, my how to single crochet tutorial walks you through the single crochet stitch step by step with helpful visuals.
Skill level
Beginner. This crochet basket pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form.
Materials needed
- Crochet Hook Size: J-10 6 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4)- Use 2 strands of yarn held together.
- Twine: I used twine for my basket handles. You can also use yarn.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Finished size
The diameter of my basket is 7 inches and the height is 4 inches.
Gauge
The first 5 rounds of the pattern measure 3.5 inches in diameter.
Crochet abbreviations
- sc = single crochet stitch
- blo = back loop only
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern notes
- This crochet basket pattern starts with a magic circle.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the bottom up.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Video tutorial
Crochet basket pattern instructions
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc, join with sl st (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch, join (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next stitch *, join (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 2 sts *, join (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 3 sts *, join (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 4 sts *, join (36 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 5 sts *, join (42 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 6 sts *, join (48 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 7 sts *, join (54 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 8 sts *, join (60 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, join (60 sts)
Rnds 12- 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (60 sts)
Fasten off and then use a yarn needle to weave in your ends.
Adding the handles
I used twine but you can also use worsted weight yarn.
Chain 18, sc in 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each rem ch, fasten off (17 sts)
Use a yarn needle to attach a handle to either side of the basket.
Finishing
Weave in all of your ends.
More free crochet patterns
If you like this easy crochet potholder pattern, you may also like my cat hideaway basket, grocery bag, water bottle holder, and 3 sizes pumpkins.
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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa